Depression is now one of the most discussed topics in society. From Tik-Tok (now banned in India) to YouTube, you will easily find a lot of social media influencers speaking as an expert on the matter. In one way, the whole range of talk on the matter has made it now less of a social taboo but the majority of…
WHAT ARE PESTICIDES? Pesticides can be referred as chemical or synthetic compounds that are used in order to kill, control or repel pests, including insects, fungi, rodents, unwanted plants or vegetation (weeds). More than 1000 types of pesticides are used globally to control pests. Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT), dlyphosate, acephate, deet, propoxur, metaldehyde, boric acid, diazinon are several examples of pesticides. Pesticides…
Sometimes there is formation of crust and debris on eyelashes and lash line along with itching and swelling. It can occur as a sign of infection due to a parasite living on eyelashes. Is it normal or rare? Can it be dangerous at a time? If yes, how can it be managed? Let us move forward to have the answers…
Overview Lymphadenopathy is abnormality in nodes under various categories like size, number or consistency. Inguinal lymphadenopathy is swelling in the lymph nodes of the inguinal region. In common terms, Inguinal region refers to the groin region. Lymph nodes are part of the body’s immune system, so play an important role in fighting against various infections. Lymph nodes filter out the…
Abstract Complement system in our immune system has surprising effects and acts as a double-edged sword. Genetic make-up of a person and proteins associated with it plays contradicting role depending on the disease. For this context, CHAPEL’s syndrome which is caused due to deficiency of CD55 protein and no doubt can get worse gradually if left untreated. What is CD55?…
Abstract Anterior cruciate ligament or ACL is the most vulnerable part of the knee that gets injured and torn easily. It is considered as the most common knee injury. People involved in sports are more prone to suffer ACL tear. Female who are into sports or can say are athletes are prone to this tear as compare to the male…
Abstract Morgellons disease is a rare skin disorder which is characterized by skin lesions or fibres underneath the skin or protruding the skin. People with this condition experience biting and stinging sensation in their skin. The symptoms of this disorder are very painful and they can interfere with your daily routine and quality of life. In this article we will…
Abstract Benign giant Lymphoma is a type of tumor which begins in the white blood cells and is non cancerous in nature. It does not spread to other parts of the body. It may not be life-threatening but does affect a person emotionally, physically, and mentally. In this article, we are going to learn in detail about benign giant lymphoma…
Inguinal lymphadenopathy is commonly present in syphilis, chancroid, and lymphogranuloma venereum. In this ailment the lymph nodes of the groin area get swollen either due to neoplastic process or infection. Inguinal lymphadenopathy is a sign of an inflammatory process going on in the lower extremity or groin area. Systemic diseases like lymphoma, HIV infection and tuberculosis can result in the…
Abstract Sideroblastic anemia is a medical term used for a group of blood disorders in which the bone marrow is not able to produce normal, healthy red blood cells. In people suffering from these blood disorders, the body is unable to produce sufficient amounts of hemoglobin – the protein in the red blood cells which carry oxygen in the blood…